rAge hosts six cosplay competitions
Cosplay is taking centre stage at this year's rAge (really Awesome gaming expo), with six competitions hosted by GES. “At GES we stand by the moto Cosplay is for Everyone, and we want to reflect this in the diverse number of competitions this year allowing everyone to...
How can SA escape the trap of economic stagnation?
Nearly two decades after joining BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises - per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment; growing poverty; and severely degraded infrastructure....
Seacom partners with Q-Kon to improve LEO connectivity
Seacom is partnering with satellite engineering enterprise Q-Kon to enhance the Seacom low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services, which have been offered in South Africa since early 2024. The enhanced LEO connectivity benefit from the partnership will also...
Kaspersky exposes hidden malware on GitHub
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered hundreds of open source repositories with multi-staged malware targeting gamers and crypto-investors within a new campaign dubbed GitVenom by Kaspersky. The infected projects include an automation...
African Development Bank partners with Interpol
The African Development Bank Group has signed a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol. The Letter of Intent, signed by African...
SolarAfrica begins SunCentral rollout
SolarAfrica has successfully reached financial close on the first 114 MW component of its SunCentral project alongside funding partners Investec and RMB. The R1,8-billion investment into SunCentral marks the start of the project’s rollout in South Africa. SunCentral...
ESA, Red Cross bring space technology to disaster management
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to harness space technology for humanitarian assistance worldwide. The partnership will combine ESA's space expertise with ICRC's...
Data centres invest in diverse energy sources
The unprecedented growth in AI has seen power demand for data centres skyrocket. Data centre hyperscalers want new grid capacity added using electricity generation methods that align with their ambitious sustainability goals, writes Eve Pope, technology analyst at...
Quantum developments raise privacy, security concerns
Microsoft's recent announcement of the Majorana 1 quantum chip marks a significant milestone in the evolution of quantum computing, bringing us closer to realising quantum computers capable of performing complex computations at unprecedented speeds. While this...
Jury is out on how banks benefit from GenAI
Despite the growing adoption of GenAI technology in the banking industry, banks and financial institutions are split when it comes to outcome-based strategies. According to NTT Data’s “Intelligent banking in the Age of AI” research report, only half of banks (50%) see...
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Applications open for the second cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund for Africa
Google has announced that applications for the second cohort of the Google for Startup Black Founders Fund for Africa are now open. Following the success of the first cohort last year, Google will increase its commitment with an additional $1-million in funding, and...
Planet42 triples size of its socially-inclusive business
Planet42, a car subscription company that puts cars in the hands of people, has seen exponential growth with a tripling of vehicle acquisitions over the last 12 months. The company has purchased 10 000 cars since its inception, providing hardworking, deserving...
Commvault expands West and Central African operations with new appointment
Commvault has appointed Rasheed (Ola) Jimoh as senior director for West and Central Africa (WCA), expanding the company's presence in this strategically important region. Jimoh is tasked with leading Commvault's business and operation in the WCA region. Jimoh has over...
How is NaaS different from a lease?
Many people think of Network as a Service (NaaS) without the managed services component as simply a lease of the hardware and software. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager, South Africa However, there are some key differences. Each implementation and experience...
How to stop creativity and innovation in its tracks
How could we craft a company that destroys and stifles creativity and innovation? The sort of company where Dilbert, the comic strip character, works. By Jake Sheperd, Synthesis co-founder, technical director and hero builder Surely knowing how to create and encourage...
AI tech to predict climate change
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Interactive chatbots solve actionable BI challenges
One of the biggest challenges faced by organisations after they have invested large sums of money into business intelligence (BI) tools, is ensuring that key actionable insights end up in the hands of the people who need it to make important decisions. This is...
Why businesses should embrace a relational approach to customer service
The internet offers everyone an equal platform. In this competitive environment, it's challenging for retailers to differentiate. But there is also opportunity - new innovative players and disruptive business models are emerging and reshaping the market, pressuring...
Reduce your chances of getting scammed
In today's connected world, nearly everyone has a story where they have been targeted by a scam and either that person or someone they know have lost money to scams. By Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4 Just recently in the run up to Easter,...
The changing and challenging nature of cyber risk
With so many companies in South Africa making permanent changes to working patterns, the need for strong cyber security and risk mitigation policies is becoming increasingly important. Right now, the corporate world is still adjusting - and as it does, it opens up...
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We're actively seeking a technically grounded Project Manager with 5–7 years of experience delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects in the mining or mineral processing sector.This is a key opportunity to join a high-performance EPCM team executing turnkey...
Full Stack Java Developer – 0816
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Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
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Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Project Manager (Multi-Disciplinary) – Gauteng Centurion
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